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No Worries
06-21-2009, 01:46 PM
In late 1978, I spent over $500 on courses about Uranium. As a geologist, I was going to strike it rich prospecting and discovering uranium prospects. Then in 1979, an incident called Three Mile Island happened. The uranium market dried up.

When gold hit $800/ounce in the early 80's, I took all kinds of courses on geochemistry, and different types of gold deposits. Soon, the price collapsed. See a pattern developing?

I made my fortune evaluating mineral deposits, but in May, the price of silver went up 27 percent. With the uncertain economy and the cheapened U.S. dollar, gold and silver have been pushed to tantalizing highs. I gave away my sluice box years ago, but may get another one. Anyone into panning, prospecting, or mining?
Dragonpaco
06-21-2009, 02:04 PM
do i get to wear red wool longjohns and a funny hat?
Amber Lamps
06-21-2009, 04:19 PM
do i get to wear red wool longjohns and a funny hat?

Yea and chew tobacco and sleep two up in a pup tent!
the chi
06-22-2009, 03:02 PM
I've never thought abut doing it seriously, tho it seems like it'd be alot of fun and I'd LOVE to not be around other folks in a career...but Im thinking I wouldnt have much luck in south Ga. Are there areas where this would be more successful?
shmike
06-22-2009, 03:05 PM
Based on your history, should I be shorting silver? :scratch:
Papa_Complex
06-22-2009, 03:16 PM
do i get to wear red wool longjohns and a funny hat?

Better to wear a priests collar and carry a six-shooter. Then you've got both the mothers and daughters falling for you.
LeeNetworX
06-22-2009, 03:19 PM
Funny you posted this today. I was speaking with my wife's uncle last night and got to talking about the economy / investments. All of his life, he's been putting 10% of his savings into gold/silver. And lately he's really happy he did, with the steady incline in value. He's one of those people that has always been practical and diversifies his investments and he's done well. I always enjoy talking with him and listening to any opinions/advice he's willing to share.
Rsv1000R
06-22-2009, 03:19 PM
I've never thought abut doing it seriously, tho it seems like it'd be alot of fun and I'd LOVE to not be around other folks in a career...but Im thinking I wouldnt have much luck in south Ga. Are there areas where this would be more successful?

Actually the ends of the Allegheny Mt's are know for their geodes (amethysts).
Curb
06-22-2009, 03:24 PM
actually i think he should go into the oil business...maybe it will bring the prices down
pauldun170
06-22-2009, 03:34 PM
In late 1978, I spent over $500 on courses about Uranium. As a geologist, I was going to strike it rich prospecting and discovering uranium prospects. Then in 1979, an incident called Three Mile Island happened. The uranium market dried up.

When gold hit $800/ounce in the early 80's, I took all kinds of courses on geochemistry, and different types of gold deposits. Soon, the price collapsed. See a pattern developing?

I made my fortune evaluating mineral deposits, but in May, the price of silver went up 27 percent. With the uncertain economy and the cheapened U.S. dollar, gold and silver have been pushed to tantalizing highs. I gave away my sluice box years ago, but may get another one. Anyone into panning, prospecting, or mining?

meh...thats nothing.

My wife spent (well let's be honest...her DAD spent) 40K on Geology degree.
that investment took a shitter right after pauldun170 jr. #1
RACER X
06-22-2009, 03:41 PM
my sister was an eye dr., now she's a stay at home mom.........:?:

and her kids are outta control and her house is a mess.
pauldun170
06-22-2009, 03:50 PM
my sister was an eye dr., now she's a stay at home mom.........:?:

and her kids are outta control and her house is a mess.


I'm taking the "her house is a mess" comment with a grain of salt since it is coming from someone who has the fire department come once a week to clean your house.

I could have one cheerio on the carpet and you'd probably go around telling people we live like savages.

WELL GO FUCK YOURSELF ASSHOLE BECAUSE IT'S CLEAN ENOUGH!!!
Papa_Complex
06-22-2009, 03:51 PM
Taking your avatar change rather seriously there, hey Paul?
RACER X
06-22-2009, 03:54 PM
I'm taking the "her house is a mess" comment with a grain of salt since it is coming from someone who has the fire department come once a week to clean your house.

I could have one cheerio on the carpet and you'd probably go around telling people we live like savages.

WELL GO FUCK YOURSELF ASSHOLE BECAUSE IT'S CLEAN ENOUGH!!!

FD only came 1x
maid comes 2x a mos. :gofurslf:
soon, yard maid 2x a mos. its freakin hot out there.
pauldun170
06-22-2009, 03:56 PM
Taking your avatar change rather seriously there, hey Paul?

serious business
LeeNetworX
06-22-2009, 04:06 PM
serious business

:lol

I've always loved this pic:

http://www.phuckpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/internet_serious_business.jpg
EpyonXero
06-22-2009, 05:31 PM
:lol:
No Worries
06-22-2009, 11:10 PM
I've never thought abut doing it seriously, tho it seems like it'd be alot of fun and I'd LOVE to not be around other folks in a career...but Im thinking I wouldnt have much luck in south Ga. Are there areas where this would be more successful?

North Carolina had a big gold rush in the early 1800's until gold was discovered in California.

meh...thats nothing.

My wife spent (well let's be honest...her DAD spent) 40K on Geology degree.
that investment took a shitter right after pauldun170 jr. #1

You can lose money on stocks, but education lasts forever. I retired from geology at 46, but the mining, exploration, and technical writing experiences have come in handy. My brother and I have 21 patents. And I'm writing a novel, screenplay, and children's story.